Sri Lanka Cricket announced a 16 man squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa starting 12th of July 2018 at the Galle International Stadium.

Dinesh Chandimal is set to lead the side though he is unlikely to play due to a presumable suspension. In that case, vice Captain Suranga Lakmal will replace Chandi as captain.

Chandimal is likely to face a two-match ban after appealing over a ball tampering incident during the 2nd Test against the West Indies last month. The situation was aggravated by the team management’s decision to stay off the field for at least a couple of hours.

The hearing is due to be held on July 10 – two days before the start of the first Test.

Sri Lanka will feel a bit relieved noticing a team sheet without AB De Villers but Dale Steyn’s return will unquestionably make them a little nervous. Imran Tahir has also been left out of the Proteas squad for the two Tests.

The two-match Test series will be followed by a two-match One Day International series.